JEE Mains Answer Key 2026: NTA Releasing Provisional Keys Today on April 11 - Check Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer key for Session 2 of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2026) by April 11. Candidates will be able to view both the answer key and the results via the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates will have the option to raise objections against the answer key. The NTA had released the question papers on April 9.

Here is a brief look at some important dates:

• Date of release of provisional answer key: April 11
• The window for raising objections will commence on April 11.
• Result announcement: April 20

After the deadline for raising objections has expired and the final answer key has been released, the NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 results and cut-off marks. The JEE Main Session 2 results will also include details such as the cut-off for JEE Advanced, All India Rank (AIR) holders, and state-wise toppers. The results are expected to be declared on April 20.

How to Download the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026

Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the JEE Main 2026 answer key link
3. Log in using your JEE Main application number and password
4. The answer key, along with your responses and questions, will appear on the screen
5. Download it and save a printout for future use

How to Challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 2026

If you feel any answer is wrong, you can raise an objection online. Here's what you need to know:

• Log in to the official portal and submit your challenge with supporting proof
• A fee of ₹200 per question applies for each objection raised
• NTA will review all objections before releasing the final answer key
• The final answer key will then be used to calculate your JEE Main 2026 score

How to Calculate Your JEE Main 2026 Score

It's straightforward. Download both your response sheet and the answer key, then follow this marking scheme:

• Correct answer: +4 marks
• Wrong answer: −1 mark
• Add up your correct marks and subtract the incorrect ones to get your total score

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Expected JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off

According to Experts, the overall difficulty of the physics and chemistry sections was moderate. He expects the cut-off to stay in line with recent trends.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates on the answer key and result declaration.

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